Neurology
From the Journals
Palliative care improves QoL for patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders
Randomized trial results support efforts to integrate palliative care into care for patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.
Conference Coverage
Shift in approach is encouraged in assessing chronic pain
SAN DIEGO – “The time has come to move past using a one-size-fits-all approach to assess the fifth vital sign,” Dr. Bonakdar said.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010
Conference Coverage
Get familiar with evidence on these supplements
NEW ORLEANS – Because parents may be interested in complementary and alternative medicine options, you should be aware of the evidence for popular...
Conference Coverage
For pediatric use of supplements, rely on resources, evidence
NEW ORLEANS – Patients should be aware of the reduced regulation of complementary and alternative medicine.
From the Journals
Dietary flavonol intake linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer’s
A class of polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables was associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s in an observational study, setting the stage...
News
Celecoxib oral solution treats migraine effectively in randomized trial
Migraineurs treated an attack with a single‐dose bottle of DFN‐15 or matching placebo containing 4.8 mL of liquid.
From the Journals
Genetic factor linked to impaired memory after heading many soccer balls
Findings, while preliminary, may be evidence of “early subclinical effects” in those with high levels of ball-heading exposure.
From the Journals
Modafinil use in pregnancy tied to congenital malformations
A large Nordic study confirms a safety signal seen in postmarketing surveillance.
News from the FDA/CDC
Zika virus: Birth defects rose fourfold in U.S. hardest-hit areas
U.S. jurisdictions without local transmission of the virus saw no increase in infants born with brain abnormalities and/or microcephaly or with...
From the Journals
Cannabis for sleep: Short-term benefit, long-term disruption?
“This suggests that while cannabis may improve overall sleep, it’s also possible that there is a tolerance that develops with either very frequent...